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In Her Place: a gripping suspense for book clubs, from the award-winning author
by Edel CoffeyFrom the #1 bestselling author of Breaking Point and winner of Crime Novel of the Year at the An Post Irish Book Awards.'Edel Coffey is like an Irish Jodi Picoult! In Her Place examines "the other woman" conundrum from two different perspectives. It's propulsive, thought-provoking and unputdownable'MARIAN KEYESWho is the other woman? That's for you to decide.Ann devoted years to her mother's care - and now she's gone, Ann feels lost.Justin is also grieving, but his wife is still alive. Deborah is in a coma and she doesn't have long left.When the two meet, they are instantly drawn to one another and, before long, they've fallen deeply in love.Ann quickly moves in with Justin and his little girl, making them the perfect family. But just as Ann settles into her new life, Justin's is turned upside down. Unexpectedly, his wife has survived. Deborah is coming home.Neither knows what to do. But one thing is certain: Ann has earned the life Deborah left behind, and she plans to keep it . . .'Non-stop pace, a stellar example of dilemma-noir. Clever, fresh, dark and thought-provoking'ANDREA MARA'Goes right to the heart of human relationships. Emotionally complex, compelling and thought-provoking'JANE CASEY'An incredible read of despair, love, hope and betrayal. I thoroughly enjoyed it'LIZ NUGENT'A thought-provoking thriller with a brilliant premise'LOUISE O'NEILL'Page-turning, twisty, captivating'SINEAD MORIARTY'Gripping'ELAINE FEENEY
In Her Shadow: An absolutely gripping Scottish thriller for 2024
by Emma Christie'Chilling, dark and twisty' - B P Walter'An emotional gut-puncher'- Jonathan WhitelawBus driver Dave Kellock is a pillar of the community in Portobello, Edinburgh. But he's got a terrible secret.His past is dragged into the present when an unexpected passenger steps onto his bus: the woman he killed almost twenty years earlier. Dave's still reeling from the shock of it when police turn up at his door, accusing him of an entirely different crime.As he battles to track down a dead woman and maintain his hard-won reputation, Dave makes a terrifying realisation.Wherever he goes, someone is watching.A pacy, twisting thriller about revenge and betrayal, set amongst the historic streets of Edinburgh. Perfect for fans of B.A. Paris and C.L. Taylor.'Powerful and moving' Philippa East'Emma Christie is the queen of misdirection' Trevor Wood'A novel that delivers in mystery, heart, and tension' L.V. Matthews'An absolute gem of a book' Marion Todd'A beautifully written story of love, loss, guilt and redemption' Catherine Cooper
In Her Shadow: A Novel
by Kristin MillerA pregnant young woman becomes obsessed with the disappearance of her lover&’s wife, only to discover that she may be headed for the same fate, in this novel from New York Times bestselling author Kristin Miller When secretary Colleen Roper becomes pregnant by her boss, Michael, he whisks her away to Ravenwood, his opulent estate. Abruptly thrust into a life of luxury she&’s never known, Colleen finds the immense house suffused with the memory of Michael&’s wife, Joanna, who left months ago and haunts her imagination. With rooms she&’s prohibited from entering and a staff that greets her with hostility, there is little room for a new mistress of Ravenwood. It&’s not long before bones are unearthed in the grove across the street and Michael falls under the suspicion of detectives. The soon-to-be mother of his child finds herself hurled deeper into her lover&’s dark past, a past filled with unfaithfulness and deception. Making a claim to her new life is harder than it seems—especially since she&’s walking in the shadow of the hauntingly beautiful Joanna. As Colleen untangles truth from lies, she discovers that nothing is what it seems, and that some people will kill to keep their secrets as quiet as the dead. Inspired by Daphne du Maurier&’s Rebecca, In Her Shadow is the chilling story of one woman&’s desperate desire to be loved and the ghosts that threaten to get in her way.
In Her Sights (Rocky Mountain Bounty Hunters #1)
by Katie Ruggle"Vivid and charming."—CHARLAINE HARRIS, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse seriesFive bounty-hunting sistersDeep in the heart of the RockiesFighting to save each other...and the men who steal their heartsBounty hunter Molly Pax fought hard for everything she has, turning the bail recovery business she shares with her sisters into an unqualified success. So when their sticky-fingered mother jumps bail and puts the childhood home up as collateral, Molly's horrified. To make matters worse, every two-bit criminal in the Rockies now sees her family's misfortune as their next big break.She needs help, stat. Enter rival bounty hunter John Carmondy: six feet of pure trouble, with a cocky grin to match. John's the most cheerfully, annoyingly gorgeous frenemy Molly's ever had the pleasure of defeating...and he may be her only hope of making it out of this mess alive.What People Are Saying:"I love Ruggle's characters. They're sharply drawn, and vividly alive. I'm happy when they find each other. These are wonderful escapist books."—CHARLAINE HARRIS, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse series"Sexy and suspenseful, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough."—JULIE ANN WALKER, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author for Hold Your Breath"Chills and thrills and a sexy slow-burning romance from a terrific new voice."—D.D. AYRES, author of the K-9 Rescue Series for Hold Your Breath
In Her Skin: A Novel
by Kim SavageA dark, suspenseful young adult novel about crime, identity, and two girls with everything to lose.Fifteen-year-old con artist Jo Chastain takes on her biggest heist yet—impersonating a missing girl. Life on the streets of Boston these past few years hasn’t been easy, and she hopes to cash in on a little safety, some security. She finds her opportunity with the Lovecrafts, a wealthy family tied to the unsolved disappearance of Vivienne Weir, who vanished when she was nine. When Jo takes on Vivi’s identity and stages the girl’s miraculous return, the Lovecrafts welcome her with open arms. They give her everything she could want: love, money, and proximity to their intoxicating and unpredictable daughter, Temple. But nothing is as it seems in the Lovecraft household—and some secrets refuse to stay buried. When hidden crimes come to the surface and lines of deception begin to blur, Jo must choose to either hold on to an illusion of safety or escape the danger around her before it’s too late. In Her Skin is Kim Savage at her most suspenseful yet.
In Het Rood (Katerina Carter juridische thrillerserie #1)
by Janine van der Kooij Colleen CrossWanneer Katerina en haar vriend Jace een onverwachte uitnodiging voor een feestje accepteren is misdaad wel het laatste waar ze aan denken. Maar dan laat een zogenaamd superdure wijn een vieze smaak achter in Kats mond en ontdekt ze een miljoenenzwendel. En dat alles nog voor het diner! nederlandse boeken, actie & avontuur, mystery & detective, vrouwelijke speurneuzen, gezellige mysterie
In High Places (Vib Ser.)
by Arthur Hailey#1 New York Times bestselling author Arthur Hailey takes readers into the highest echelons of government as two nations&’ leaders prepare for a third world warA call from the US president to Canada&’s prime minister . . . An intimate reception at the Ottawa residence of Her Majesty&’s governor general . . . The arrival of a ship in Vancouver. Three seemingly unrelated events three thousand miles apart upset the balance of global power and alter the landscape of the free world. As Canada&’s prime minister, James Howden, works to ensure his nation&’s survival in a nuclear war, he faces another threat: a lawyer on a crusade for justice and truth. With two nations struggling to keep a lid on an explosive secret, Howden will undergo a crisis of conscience that leaves him fighting for his political life.At once an electrifying novel of international politics during the Cold War and a cautionary tale about what can happen when men believe they are above the law, In High Places is Arthur Hailey&’s personal favorite of all his works.
In High Places: A gripping thriller from the bestselling author of Lock the Door
by J HollandEver since the death of his wife, Lina, in a Kabul bombing, Aubrey Savage has been determined to fulfil his promise to her: to find out what happened to her brother, Jarrah, a disavowed MI5 agent who has been missing for two years.An ex-SAS officer, Savage is used to noticing the small things. So when he offers a lift to a terrified runaway bride on the moors, he knows there's more to her story than meets the eye.But when she is snatched away immediately, leaving behind a holdall and a Glock that he recognises to be that of an MI5 agent, he is thrust into a deadly world of corruption, and a threat that's all too close to home...
In High Places: A gripping thriller from the bestselling author of Lock the Door
by J J HollandEver since the death of his wife, Lina, in a Kabul bombing, Aubrey Savage has been determined to fulfil his promise to her: to find out what happened to her brother, Jarrah, a disavowed MI5 agent who has been missing for two years.An ex-SAS officer, Savage is used to noticing the small things. So when he offers a lift to a terrified runaway bride on the moors, he knows there's more to her story than meets the eye.But when she is snatched away immediately, leaving behind a holdall and a Glock that he recognises to be that of an MI5 agent, he is thrust into a deadly world of corruption, and a threat that's all too close to home...
In His Blood
by Harold R. DanielsIn His Blood, first published in 1955, is a noir thriller centered on Milton Raskob, a downtrodden factory worker, who, after receiving a slight from his boss, goes on a killing spree. Police Lt. Ed Tanager leads the investigation, and the book’s chapters mostly alternate between these two characters and the last hours of the victims. A minor classic for its vivid portrayal of the mind of the killer and the dogged determination of Tanager and the police to stop him. Harold Daniels wrote five crime thrillers in the 1950s-60s. In His Blood, Daniels’ first novel, was nominated for an Edgar Award in 1955.
In His Hands
by Phil Locascio“A fantastical, thought-provoking page turner” (Robert Foster, bestselling author of The Lunar Code). In 1928, when Demetri Davos discovers a mysterious crystal ball that can grant him anything he asks, he soon learns that power always comes with a price. After two selfish requests result in the death of innocent people, he resolves never to use the orb again. But when the Nazis begin their march across France, the desperate half-Jewish Demetri is forced into a life-or-death decision—and has to break his vow to make his escape. Years later in Chicago, he is rich and happily married—but a vengeful nemesis, who knows of the ball’s power, now wants what he’s owed—and will stop at nothing to get it. With his family in peril, Demetri is forced to pay for his past, and for wishes granted, time after time . . . after time . . . Spanning from Europe to America and across decades, In His Hands traces one good man’s struggle to combat his own inadequacies and resist overwhelming temptation in a deadly moral tug-of-war.
In His Keeping
by Maya BanksArial knows the rules that keep her safe. She's been following them since she was a little girl: Do not tell. Do not show. But in a moment of terror, facing an attacker intent on taking more than just her life, Ari has no choice but to unleash the psychic powers she's been hiding since childhood. Now, with her abilities revealed, a bigger threat looms--something that makes her question everything she thought she knew about her parents and her secretive upbringing. But this isn't a fight she can face on her own.As the head of Devereaux Security, Beau Devereaux is no stranger to the strange. But when he takes on a new client--a beautiful young woman with an extraordinary gift--Beau isn't prepared for the extent of his attraction to her. What began as a simple assignment, just another job, quickly turns personal as Beau discovers he'll do anything at all to protect Ari. No matter what it costs him personally. Even his heart and soul.just another job, quickly turns personal as Beau discovers he'll do anything at all to protect Ari. Even if it costs him his life.
In His Protection (K-9 Defenders #1)
by Sandra OwensEvery small town has its secrets…Chief of police Tristan Church likes Marsville just the way it is. He has his job and his police dog, Fuzz, for company. He could have Sheriff Skylar Morgan, too, but she&’s determined to keep him at arm&’s length, even if the one night they shared was unforgettable.When a kooky Marsville matriarch decides to reopen the town&’s old UFO museum, everyone laughs—except Tristan. Inviting cranks and conspiracy theorists to Marsville is bound to be trouble. But he&’s on the museum planning committee with Skylar, and he won&’t say no to spending time with her…even if he thinks this is a bad idea.But when their sleepy little town is suddenly full of dangers, Tristan and Fuzz are the only ones who can protect Skylar. And as the threat against her grows, so does the intimacy between Skylar and Tristan. With their lives on the line, can they trust their hearts not to break?K-9 DefendersBook 1: In His ProtectionBook 2: Her Delta Force ProtectorBook 3: To Hold and ProtectOperation K-9 BrothersBook 1: Operation K-9 BrothersBook 2: Keeping GuardBook 3: Mountain Rescue
In His Protective Custody (The\doctors Pulaski Ser. #6)
by Marie Ferrarella"You can go back to being the city's dark knight."Dr. Aleksandra Pulaski tells officer Zane Calloway exactly what she thinks when he shows up in her E.R. with a bullet wound. But Zane isn't leaving her E.R. too fast. A former domestic violence case went bad, and now Alyx's life is in danger. With Zane her only hope....Zane reluctantly signs up to be Alyx's bodyguard. Trouble is, he could get used to having the infuriating beauty around-permanently. But can he keep her safe from a bitter man's revenge long enough for her to penetrate his steely heart?
In His Sights
by Tina BeckettDuring a hostile situation at the American embassy in Angola, Special Forces officer Cole Scalini is ordered to take out a suicide bomber and rescue a hostage. Simple enough for a sniper with his training, until he realizes that the woman in danger is neither a random nor a typical victim. She's pregnant.Callie Nascimento is carrying her sister's baby as a surrogate when she discovers her sister was killed under suspicious circumstances. Now Callie's become a target. Her only hope for survival is a rebel of another kind, a handsome loner of a military man who's risking his life to save her.As Cole strives to keep Callie safe, fighting the terrain and terrorist attacks, his respect for her grows. She's strong, capable and sexy as hell. But before he can explore if their attraction is something deeper, he has to get her safely back on U.S. soil. Because the enemy is much closer to home than they realize.79,000 words
In His Sights (Second Sight #1)
by K.C. WellsRandom letters belong on Scrabble tiles, not dead bodies. But when a demented serial killer targets Boston&’s gay population, leaving cryptic messages carved into his victims, lead detective Gary Mitchell has no choice but to play along.As the body count rises, Gary gets desperate enough to push aside his skepticism and accept the help of a psychic. Dan Porter says he can offer new clues, and Gary needs all the insight into the killer&’s mind he can get.Dan has lived with his gift–sometimes his curse–his entire life. He feels compelled to help, but only if he can keep his involvement secret. Experience has taught him to be cautious of the police and the press, but his growing connection to Gary distracts him from the real danger. As they edge closer to solving the puzzle, Dan finds himself in the killer&’s sights….
In His Sights (Stealth #2)
by Danica WintersThey both have secrets that could get them killed…As second-in-command of her family’s business empire, Mindy Kohl is independent to a fault. But after she eludes death by inches and becomes guardian to her niece, a five-year-old with Down syndrome, Mindy needs someone to have her back. Jarrod Martin, who is investigating the crime syndicate targeting the Kohl family, steps up to take on the role. Together, can they outsmart those who want Mindy dead when they are both keeping secrets from each other?
In His Wife's Name
by Joyce SullivanBACK FROM THE DEAD...?Sexy lawman Luke Calder was honor bound to keep his wife's two-year-old murder case alive. And though evidence would have him believe Mary had returned from the dead, this eagle-eyed cop knew better.Who was the beautiful impostor?Whoever she was,she was in trouble.And Luke vowed to blow her cover before whoever was trying to kill her succeeded. Except, while Luke's protective cop instincts served him well in unraveling this mystery, his physical responses to this stranger were proving problematic. Luke hadn't been able to safeguard his wife two years ago, but he'd be damned before this unsuspecting woman suffered the same fate!
In Honour Bound
by Gerald SeymourBarney Crispin, a Captain in the SAS, is as tough as they come. He is sent on an urgent mission to the Afghanistan border: to destroy one of the Soviet Mi-24 helicopters, a highly sophisticated and virtually invulnerable piece of military equipment, and retrieve the hardware. In order to do so, he needs the help of the Mujahidin resistance and must first train them in the ways of stealth and sabotage.But the guerillas he trains are ill-equipped and disorganised. Their attempt fails and several of them are killed in the process. Against orders and with only eight missiles and a local boy as his guide, Barney decides to undertake the mission alone, his own solitary battle for vengeance...
In Hot Pursuit
by Karen Sue BurnsQuinn Wells believes her life is just as it should be . . . calm, relaxed, and free of relationship entanglements. The theft of a $25 millions dollar gift to her employer, Houston Cullen University, changes all that.Quinn, knowing her own innocence is in question, takes matters into her own hands by setting off in pursuit of the coworker she believes is responsible for the theft. But Logan Rice, the donor of the gift, isn't going to let her out of his sight.As they race from city to city, Logan is determined to win over Quinn and convince her they have a chance as a couple. But Logan's wealth and social position are the opposite of Quinn's middle-class life, and he devastates her by withholding information about his past. Will she discover what is most important to her before he walks away?Sensuality Level: SensualKaren Sue Burns writes romantic suspense and mystery featuring feisty heroines who find themselves embroiled in risky situations full of adventure and sexy heroes.
In Hot Pursuit
by Karen Sue BurnsQuinn Wells believes her life is just as it should be... calm, relaxed, and free of relationship entanglements. The theft of a $25 millions dollar gift to her employer, Houston Cullen University, changes all that.<P><P> Quinn, knowing her own innocence is in question, takes matters into her own hands by setting off in pursuit of the coworker she believes is responsible for the theft. But Logan Rice, the donor of the gift, isn’t going to let her out of his sight.<P> As they race from city to city, Logan is determined to win over Quinn and convince her they have a chance as a couple. But Logan’s wealth and social position are the opposite of Quinn’s middle-class life, and he devastates her by withholding information about his past. Will she discover what is most important to her before he walks away?
In Hot Water (A Sweet Pepper Fire Brigade #3)
by J. J. CookSweet Pepper, Tennessee, has the world's hottest and sweetest peppers--as well as a ghost that cooks and a fire chief who fights crime... SPARK OF INTEREST Stella Griffin should be bubbling over with joy now that she's the full-time fire chief of Sweet Pepper, except trouble is brewing on her doorstep. An angry resident has purchased her cabin, and--with a bulldozer in tow--is ready to tear it down. But as Stella worries over the fate of her home and Eric, her ghostly roommate, there's soon an even greater cause for alarm. A suspicious house fire in the pricey Sunset Beach community at Sweet Pepper Lake claims the life of ex-state representative Barney Falk. The nature of the death has Stella feeling out of her depth, so she teams up with the state's arson investigator. Moving full steam ahead with the case, they must smoke out a killer before the firebug strikes again...INCLUDES RECIPES!
In Hot Water: A Misty Bay Tea Room Mystery (A Misty Bay Tea Room Mystery)
by Kate KingsburyIn bestselling author Kate Kingsbury's Misty Bay Tea Room series debut, the proprietress of a British-style tea shop must draw on her love for mystery novels to sleuth a murder.Vivian Wainwright is living her dream. The middle-aged widow owns the Misty Bay Tearoom, a quaint, English-accented shop on the Oregon coast. But on the eve of the tearoom's second anniversary, the dream turns nightmarish when a man falls to his death from a hotel balcony.The body belongs to Dean Ramsey, ex-husband of Vivian's assistant, Jenna. Detective Tony Messina quickly zeroes in on Jenna as prime suspect, since she was seen leaving the hotel shortly before the body was found.Vivian and her other assistant, Gracie, set out to help clear Jenna's name, using their wit and a bit of criminology know-how Vivian picked up from her late attorney husband. Detective Messina is on board, but he's starting to develop feelings for his number one suspect. Puzzling questions persist--chief among them, whose clothes was Dean wearing when he landed on the rocky shore? To complicate matters, Vivian's friend, pet shop owner Hal Douglass, seems to know some secrets about the hotel that could add a long list of names to the suspect list...including Hal's own. Vivian must work quickly because if she can't, Jenna faces a murder rap...or worse.
In The Hour Before Midnight
by Jack HigginsStacey Wyatt knows the power of the Mafia. He has seen what its brutal vengeance and sinister corruption can do. But when he is broken out of prison and brough to Sicily, his only choice is to enter the Mafia's shadowy world of treachery and death. His was a simple job - rescue the daughter of a wealthy businessman from the Sicilian bandit who had kidnapped her. The money was big, and the risk was worth it. But it's only when he's in too deep that he realizes the tables have turned, the job was a setup, and the only person left to trust is himself...
In Isabeau's Eyes (Kentucky Nights #1)
by Lora LeighThe first novel in a new series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lora Leigh—you've met the Mackays; now it's time to meet their friends. Danger is stalking Isabeau Boudreaux. After the deaths of her parents ten years ago during a violent attack that left her blind, remnants of her vision are returning. But a series of accidents has convinced her friends the Mackays of Somerset, Kentucky, that someone wants her dead. When a roadside blowout proves to be almost fatal for Isabeau and her good friend Angel, Angel&’s brother mercenary Tracker Calloway knows this was no accident. After a particularly bloody job, the last thing Tracker wants to do is get involved. But whoever is after Isabeau almost hurt his sister, and Isabeau is the most beautiful woman he&’s ever seen. Tracker is determined to protect her but knows staying away from Isabeau is impossible. He begins a steady seduction to tempt the innocent woman into a world of hunger like she could have never imagined. And keeping her is the only option—if he can save her from an unknown enemy as her sight begins to slowly return.